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Products that do what Intention does

Block apps until you explain why you need them

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   App that asks ‘why?’ every time you unlock your phone▲817

   2024 · play.google.com

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   AppBlock▲87

   Block apps with one tap and stay focused when it matters

   2022

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   Barrier▲373

   Stop doomscrolling by blocking your addictive apps!

   2025

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   ScreenBreak▲125

   Stop mindless scrolling and earn app access through effort

   Dec 2025

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   Intentional▲486

   AI distractions blocker for focused work

   2024

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   Self Control Block Distracting Websites▲83

   Block distractions to eliminate wasteful browsing habits

   2017

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   Meaning▲197

   AI screen time coach & app blocker, chat to unlock apps

   2024

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   Nomoresurf▲87

   Block distracting websites & make it harder to unblock them

   2022

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   Discipline.io – Make binding commitments to your better self▲87

   Hi HN, It's super hard to quit addicting apps. Existing solutions are non-binding, and therefore, require constant self-discipline and vigilance to be effective. Which is ironic, considering the problem we are trying to solve, is a lack of self-discipline. There exists a physical solution to this problem, in the form of a time-locked safe[1]. It’s effective for reducing app usage, but it's cumbersome and inconvenient. Fundamentally, what these lock-boxes do is impose a real-world cost on breaking your commitment. It’s not impossible to break your commitment, but it would require destroying…

   2023 · discipline.io

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    AppBlocker▲73

    Increase productivity and reduce screen time

    2022

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    Zone▲13

    Block apps, track Screen time. No account needed

    Jan 2026

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    Free Time▲18

    Think before you scroll

    Jan 2026

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    one sec × Structured Integration▲86

    You’ve got things to do: block apps during incomplete tasks

    2022

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    Presence▲4

    Stop doom-scrolling with mindful friction, not hard blocks

    May 2026 · trypresence.co

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    Habit Doom▲32

    Stop Doomscrolling, Start Earning It.

    Apr 2026 · habitdoom.com

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    Helpful Phone▲3

    Block distracting apps. Focus on your tasks. Built for ADHD

    Feb 2026 · helpfulphone.app

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    Actuflow - Android▲77

    Makes your device usage meaningful

    2020

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    Cohesive▲5

    Catch yourself on autopilot. Then delete the app.

    Jul 2026 · cohesivejournal.com

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    Sentence ▲6

    Pen is mightier than the algorithm. Write to unlock apps.

    Mar 2026 · apps.apple.com

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    20 Minute App: Break Scrolling▲6

    Reclaim Your Focus. Reclaim Your Life.

    Jan 2026

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    iOS app that blocks opening other apps until you write purpose (Beta)▲9

    Hi there! I would like to share my side project. I work on iOS app that helps to use our devices more mindfully. There is a huge update coming and it is available now! TestFlight -> https://testflight.apple.com/join/feQ9YDI0. App use Apple's Shortcuts automation to "lock" selected apps on which you want to spend less time. You can unlock selected apps for a limited period by adding usage intention to the app. Additionally, the app has an iOS 14 Widget that reminds add intention right on the home screen, keywords daily limits, additional intention check like "captcha"(to…

    2021

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    Scroll Brake — App Blocker▲3

    Break doomscrolling with a math puzzle, not a snooze button

    26d ago · apps.apple.com

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    Hatano▲15

    The app blocker you can't outsmart, only outwalk

    12d ago · apps.apple.com

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    AppBlock▲4

    Take back control of your digital life

    Jan 2026

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